Giants OT David Diehl Out Six Weeks

The New York Giants announced on Wednesday that OT David Diehl will miss the next six weeks following thumb surgery.

• Diehl’s surgery will be to repair ligaments and a torn capsule in his thumb, which is out of the socket. (Mike Garafolo)

New York announced on Tuesday that first-round pick Justin Pugh has won the right tackle job, which means Diehl may be moved to a guard position upon returning from his recent surgery.

Diehl, 32, is entering the final year of his current contract, so this will be a big season for him before he tests the open market.